My Wife is a Hacker by Summer

Nicole, with a knowing smile, remarked, "In business, there are always winners and losers." Lawrence, with a casual shrug, responded, "If that's the case, then yes, I've lost this round." "But you didn't have me brought here just to say you're giving up, right?" Nicole questioned, noticing Lawrence's tendency to beat around the bush.

"Absolutely not," he replied, shaking his head.

"Since I've lost, I need to make some moves to even things out." Nicole nodded, understanding.

"Alright, then.

What is it you're after?" It was clear Lawrence had a specific reason for bringing her here.

"You know what I want," he said, looking directly at Nicole.

"If it's the Fire Crest and Water Crest you're after, that’s going to be tough.

I'm not exactly planning on dying anytime soon." Nicole knew that without her death, the Crests wouldn't transfer ownership.

Lawrence simply looked at her, his silence making his intentions unclear.

Nicole maintained her composure, facing Lawrence with a calm anticipation, ready for whatever he might propose next.

like a silent storm, both maintaining a facade of tranquility

the silence with a smile, offered, "Don't rush; you can have time to think it over." Nicole,

to return,

questions about whether he felt confident in his security

her thoughts, Ian's entrance

"Mr.

to go," Ian whispered, subtly

information,

planning to leave San Joto, possibly taking her with

away could mean Lawrence intended to use her as leverage against

attempting an escape crossed her mind, yet the complexities and risks involved made the decision

outside instinctively, she knew her chances of escaping

you brought here, I wouldn't give you a chance to

away from San Joto

find a way to bring Nolan and

our previous lives, as if we had never come to San Joto."

Lawrence would resort